Which of the following antituberculosis drugs can damage the 8th cranial nerve? A. Isoniazid (INH) B. Para Aminosalicylic acid (PAS) C. Ethambutol hydrochloride (Myambutol) D. Streptomycin Correct Answer: D. Streptomycin Streptomycin is an aminoglycoside and damage to the 8th cranial nerve (ototoxicity) is a common side effect… Read More »
The nurse is caring for a client with a serum potassium level of 3.5 mEq/L. The client is placed on a cardiac monitor and receives 40 mEq potassium chloride in 1000 ml of 5% dextrose in water IV. Which of the following EKG patterns indicates to the nurse that the infusions should be discontinued? … Read More »
Patrick who is diagnosed with liver cirrhosis is experiencing symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy. The physician ordered 50 ml of Lactulose p.o. every 2 hours. Patrick suddenly develops diarrhea. The nurse best action would be: A. “I’ll see if your physician is in the hospital”. B. “Maybe you’re reacting to the drug; I will withhold the… Read More »
Marichu was given morphine sulfate for pain. She is sleeping and her respiratory rate is 4 breaths/minute. If action isn’t taken quickly, she might have which of the following reactions? A. Asthma attack B. Respiratory arrest C. Seizure D. Wake up on her own Correct Answer: B.… Read More »
The client is seen in the clinic for treatment of migraine headaches. The drug Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate) is prescribed for the client. Which of the following in the client’s history should be reported to the doctor? A. Diabetes B. Prinzmetal’s angina C. Cancer D. Cluster headaches Correct… Read More »
What is the primary reason for administering morphine to a client with myocardial infarction? A. To sedate the client B. To decrease the client’s pain C. To decrease the client’s anxiety D. To decrease oxygen demand on the client’s heart Correct Answer: D. To decrease oxygen demand… Read More »
Nurse John is caring for a male client receiving lidocaine I.V. Which factor is the most relevant to the administration of this medication? A. Decrease in arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) when measured with a pulse oximeter B. Increase in systemic blood pressure C. Presence of premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) on a cardiac monitor … Read More »
Nurse Jenny is instilling an otic solution into an adult male client’s left ear. Nurse Jenny avoids doing which of the following as part of the procedure A. Pulling the auricle backward and upward. B. Warming the solution to room temperature. C. Pacing the tip of the dropper on the edge of… Read More »
Nurse Ron is caring for a male client taking an anticoagulant. The nurse should teach the client to: A. Report incidents of diarrhea B. Avoid foods high in vitamin K C. Use a straight razor when shaving D. Take aspirin for pain relief Correct Answer: B. Avoid… Read More »
A client is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg daily. The health care provider has written a new order to give metoprolol (Lopressor) 25 mg B.I.D. In assessing the client prior to administering the medications, which of the following should the nurse report immediately to the health care provider? A. Blood pressure 94/60 mm Hg B.… Read More »